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    Retired, outdoor oriented
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    Mi/Alaska
    Interests
    sleddogs, hunting, fishing, bow making and bowhunting,
    Occupation
    retired biologist

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  • Join Date: 06-25-2012
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  1. Jake
    Jake liked post by Knecht On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    All khana sections are complete. Today we connected them together and tried if we can make the thing into a circle. It works! We may have to add couple laths yet, as it seems to be a bit shorter than...
    Liked On: 10-20-2014, 11:12 AM
    Posted On: 10-18-2014, 07:51 PM
  2. Jake
    Jake liked post by Knecht On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    Tying continued today. Two of the middle parts done. One of the end parts started. Improved my technology and tools, so my hands are not all chewed up by pulling the rawhide and such. In short:...
    Liked On: 10-20-2014, 11:10 AM
    Posted On: 10-12-2014, 01:47 PM
  3. Jake
    Jake liked post by Knecht On thread : Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic
    First day of khana tying. Part of it already done, rest will follow. Tools needed: knife, tightening plate (strap is driven through the hole and the board gives you great leverage and pushing power...
    Liked On: 10-20-2014, 11:09 AM
    Posted On: 10-10-2014, 02:44 PM
  4. Jake
    Jake liked post by ryankal On thread : Laurel Nest Yurts
    I purchased my roof ring, roof dome, door and window frames, roof and wall covers from Laurel Nest Yurts. Hal (owner of Laurel Nest) was great! Very informative, patient, and kind. And I never...
    Liked On: 05-22-2014, 10:49 AM
    Posted On: 01-17-2014, 10:51 PM
  5. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Building 30ft yurt
    Typically, when people are faced with having to stand around outside in nasty weather, they scrunch up their shoulders, hunker their heads down in their coats and face their backs into the wind and...
    Liked On: 04-25-2014, 12:53 PM
    Posted On: 04-25-2014, 08:56 AM
  6. Jake
    Jake liked post by Shelter Designs On thread : Any successful New York State Code Divisions Approvals
    You are correct! When built by a reputable reputable builder yurts are very safe and energy efficient. We have yurts from Alaska to Maine and all points in between that people have effectively...
    Liked On: 04-19-2014, 10:53 AM
    Posted On: 03-04-2014, 04:41 PM
  7. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Kitchen/Bathroom Separate from Yurt?
    I have my traditional 16' yurt 50 yards behind our house. There are pics on this site of the yurt. If you are interested, type 'Homemade yurt' in the searchbox. Just so you know, I'll go out there...
    Liked On: 04-16-2014, 11:15 AM
    Posted On: 04-16-2014, 09:09 AM
  8. Jake
    Jake liked post by Jafo On thread : My thoughts on building my yurt
    Now that the main job of building my yurt has been completed, I wanted to make a thread about some of the stuff I have learned during the process. My yurt was from Pacific Yurts (http://yurts.com/),...
    Liked On: 04-15-2014, 10:34 AM
    Posted On: 04-18-2012, 06:26 AM
  9. Jake
    Jake liked post by SunTime On thread : Setting Up Our Mongolian Ger
    Hey nomads, I thought you may like my video of setting up our 5 wall Mongolian ger. This will be my home for the winter in Leavenworth, WA and the display model for SunTime Yurts my Mongolian yurt...
    Liked On: 04-10-2014, 08:05 PM
    Posted On: 11-11-2013, 09:15 PM
  10. Jake
    Jake liked post by Jafo On thread : Winter Yurt Humor
    Just a little yurt humor this long cold winter.. 563
    Liked On: 04-10-2014, 07:58 PM
    Posted On: 03-07-2014, 07:21 AM
  11. Jake
    Jake liked post by Groovyyurts On thread : Traditional Mongolian Yurt needs Repair
    thanks Marshall! Yes, you're more than welcome to give us a call on 1 888 476 6899. We'll sure be able to help with advice and / or spare parts. I will send an e-mail as well, but you're welcome...
    Liked On: 04-10-2014, 07:53 PM
    Posted On: 07-09-2013, 01:43 PM
  12. Jake
    Jake liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Steep Roof, Large Ring?
    I know this is an old thread. I wanted to add my .02. A traditional Mongolian yurt pitch is quite shallow. 22.5 degrees is what I consider to be perfect for a 5' 4" wall height, from a visual...
    Liked On: 04-05-2014, 03:47 PM
    Posted On: 04-05-2014, 08:54 AM
  13. Jake
    Jake liked post by BlossomMerz On thread : Steep Roof, Large Ring?
    You're both right, of course. I have the equipment to build the roof and wall covers myself. Production sewing is part of my business as a weaver, after all. I was just continuing with an earlier...
    Liked On: 04-05-2014, 03:46 PM
    Posted On: 02-02-2013, 07:24 PM
  14. Jake
    Jake liked post by Jafo On thread : i Don't WANNA go off the grid!!!
    Here is the solar kit I use, but I should mention that you can frequently find coupons for this item and get the panel kit as low as $129: Solar Panel Kit - Save on this 45 Watt Solar Panel Kit...
    Liked On: 04-05-2014, 03:15 PM
    Posted On: 04-04-2014, 10:26 PM
  15. Jake
    Jake liked post by Shelter Designs On thread : My thoughts on building my yurt
    Hi Brunhilda, We have had many customers successfully install yurts on concrete pads. The easiest way we have seen to attach the yurt frame down is to put a 2x6 or 2x8 perimeter wooden ring on...
    Liked On: 04-05-2014, 08:03 AM
    Posted On: 04-03-2014, 11:08 AM
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